Walter M. Williams High School

Senior pictures will be held on campus on the dates of July 23, 24, & 25. Please click on this link for important information regarding senior pictures. Information can also be accessed on our website under student life. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qGhnOHDUJFfY3NmB2wwVDwFTWHS1kSfe/view?usp=sharing

Senior pictures will take place 7/23, 7/24 & 7/25. Stay tuned for more information!

This is a reminder that to have your transcript sent to a college in North Carolina, it must be requested through CFNC. CFNC will release transcripts on June 20. . Counselors will send transcripts to out of state colleges next week. How do I send an electronic transcript if I haven’t submitted an application through CFNC.org? You can request your electronic transcript on CFNC.org by either (1) Apply to College → Request your Transcript, (2) Follow the directions If your transcript request, "Failed", make sure the information you enter on the "Request My Transcript" matches the information in PowerSchool. If you took ACC or Elon classes, you must request transcripts directly from those colleges via their websites to be sent to the college you will be attending in the fall.

WHS staff would like to send a huge thank you to our PTSO for our wonderful breakfast today and for all our events and support this year!

For Graduates: Enter doors at the main office by 6:00pm and report to your assigned classroom. Dress code: Dress that does not come below the hem of your gown or long dress pants and a collared shirt. Dress shoes are strongly encouraged. Your gown should be all black and you are only allowed to wear the gold stole and school-sponsored honor cords. Please note that you can not wear any personalized stoles, military stoles, or cords other than what was school issued. Caps should be worn parallel to the ground, not tipped at an angle, and the tassel will start on your right side. Caps cannot be decorated. We will not permit you through check-in with purses, backpacks, cell phones, so please do not bring them to check-in. For Families of Graduates: Graduation will start promptly at 7:00 pm. We will close the doors at 7:00 pm and no latecomers will be allowed to enter. Each person will need a ticket (including toddlers and infants) to enter the auditorium. No items that might distract and impede the view of the other families, such as balloons, noise makers, floral arrangements, etc., will be allowed. While it is a celebration, high school graduation is and should be a formal and dignified occasion where we honor our graduates. In keeping with that tradition, we ask that you: Please set your phones to silent or vibrate. Please remain in your seats unless you have an emergency. And to not use noisemakers as they are not allowed. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on your impending graduation and congratulations to the families of these wonderful young people. We look forward to a wonderful ceremony tomorrow evening!

Senior Activities- Thank you PTSO and the many Volunteers that brought the FUN together for our Senior send off!

Williams Seniors: please check your email! Obligations have been sent to your ABSS email account.

Student Spotlight: As a sophomore at Williams High School, Hillary Mendoza-Ramirez has already made a remarkable impact. A former student of Southern Alamance Middle School, she has shown exceptional drive and determination throughout her academic journey. Despite facing personal and academic obstacles, she persevered and left SAMS as an International Baccalaureate student at Williams High School. Now a sophomore at Williams High School, Hillary's passion for empowering others has led her to establish the Women's STEM Club. Recognizing the importance of End-of-Grade (E.O.G.) scores and their impact on the transition to high school, Hillary has taken it upon herself to organize tutoring sessions for SAMS' eighth-grade students. Through the Women's STEM Club, Hillary has assembled a team of dedicated Williams High School students to provide tutoring in Math and Science subjects. Her initiative aims to equip SAMS students with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in their E.O.G. assessments, ultimately setting them up for a successful freshman year. Hillary's commitment to giving back to her community and supporting the next generation of learners is truly commendable. Her efforts not only foster academic growth but also inspire others to embrace a spirit of mentorship and service!

Senior Families and Friends are invited to a Baccalaureate Service Sunday June 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S, Fisher Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Seniors: This is a cap and gown event.

Check out the Culture Festival that was hosted by UNICEF and held on May 18th here at WHS! The students did an excellent job of organizing the event and preparing the tables and we plan to make this an annual event.

Calling All Parents! Please help us to make the Senior Sunset and Senior Picnic a great success! These are both senior ony events but we do need the parents help to make it happen. Senior Sunset: Monday June 3, 7:30PM Williams Stadium Senior Picnic: Thursday June 6, 12pm after graduation rehearsal. As is the Williams tradition, our 2024 Seniors will be treated to food and drinks on the front after graduation rehearsal. The seniors have also requested to have some fun "field day" type games! You will see some of these items listed and other items we will borrow. You don't have to be a senior parent or a PTSO member to help us keep this tradition going! If you don't have time to shop we can email you a paypal link and we will purchase items for you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA4AC22A13-49790375-senior#/

Awards day at WHS is always a special day to recognize our seniors! Way to go class of 2024!

Come join us for PTSO Dine Out Night!

Our festival is currently underway in the gym due to weather! Come out and sample the different cuisines offered and check out the various cultures in our community!

What a spectacular evening at the Williams High School Art Show last night! 🎨✨ The school gym was transformed into a breathtaking gallery, showcasing the immense talent and creativity of our student artists. From striking visual art pieces and intricate pottery to captivating photographs and thought-provoking videography, the exhibition was a true feast for the senses. Adding to the experience, a few student artists were creating masterpieces live before our very eyes! 🖼️ A huge shout-out to the Williams art teachers, Elizabeth Wooten and Emily Brinskelle, photographer teacher John Upchurch, and videography teacher Julie Moore, whose guidance and inspiration have nurtured such remarkable artistic abilities in our students. The talent on display was simply staggering!

Awards day is May 23, 2024. Parents, please arrive prior to 9:00 AM.

Current 11th and 12th grade students who have registered for a summer Alamance Community College Course, those ACC courses start Monday, May 20th. If there is a scheduling conflict with your new ACC course and your current Williams courses, please communicate with your teachers to develop a plan to complete course work for Williams and ACC. Also please check your ACC email for final instructions.

CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a core component of the IB Diploma Program. In addition to seeking experiences in these areas and reflecting on them, all IB seniors complete a CAS project. One such senior, Alana Moon, combined the strands of Creativity and Service to create a beautiful and motivational mural wall on the third floor hallway. As you can see the process was not without its hiccups, but with each obstacle came an opportunity to adapt and grow!

May 23 is the senior awards ceremony. All seniors should attend & need to wear full graduation attire. (You should wear your cap, gown, stole, and tassel. You should wear either a dress that is no longer than the gown, or dress pants and a dress shirt. Dress shoes are preferred.)

Our students have amazing work and would love for you to see it!